I CAN RUN 7

LAURA JONES 7 MARATHONS. 1 YEAR.

THE CHALLENGE​To run 7 marathons around the world, in one year. Starting with one of the world's most iconic marathons; London, carrying on to the world's highest; Everest, and then onto the world's coldest; The Yukon Arctic to name a few. But that's not the only challenge... I would love to say that I am a very experienced runner but that's not the truth. In fact I only recently started running, so as well as the challenge of running the marathons, I have the challenge of training and getting myself prepared physically and mentally for this undertaking.​

WHYTo demonstrate that no matter your current level of ability, anything is possible.​To encourage others to break down their own barriers and overcome the fear of judgement about not being good enough, fit enough or fast enough. I believe that with enough determination, self belief and commitment, you can achieve anything. I want to prove to not only myself but others that it doesn’t matter where your starting line is, everyone has it in them to make it to the finish.

FACTS & FIGURES

5364

is the height in metres that Everest Marathon starts

10

hours is the average Everest Marathon finishing time

-25

is the average windchill temperature during the Yukon Arctic Marathon

82

is the % humidity during the Kilimanjaro marathon, at +28c

01

is the number of years I've been running

​​ABOUT ME

​As someone who lives to challenge themselves both physically and mentally, I know that when I have a goal in mind that I push very hard to achieve it, even when it means starting from scratch. I've started a few things from scratch in the last few years, like skiing and mountaineering, and in 2014 without much mountaineering experience I took on an 18 day self-supported ski mountaineering expedition to Greenland, to climb the highest mountain in the Arctic Circle, and did it!​So it’s no surprise that when I was told about the Everest Marathon, despite having no running experience, that I wanted to show it could be done.Since August 2016 I have been training hard and setting myself monthly running targets. The more I hit my targets the more motivated I’m becoming to keep pushing further. That's when I decided that not only did I want to complete the Everest Marathon but I want to run seven marathons around the World. I'm not setting out to achieve record times, I'm setting out to set personal bests. I'm setting out to challenge myself further and prove it can be done, and to empower others to do the same.

MAIN SPONSORS

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SUPPORTING SPONSORS

CHARITIES SUPPORTED

I am absolutely delighted that Laura has chosen to support the Jonny Wilkinson Foundation as she takes on her seven marathons in one year. Running almost 200 miles in some very hostile environments is a massive challenge and a hugely powerful opportunity. Anyone running a marathon is inspiring and I've always admired the incredible team spirit which seems to arise when positive and motivated individuals get together to push themselves for the benefit of others and amazing causes. Thank you Laura, go well and good luck on your awesome journey.

Jonny Wilkinson

‘It’s fantastic that Laura is supporting The Scout Association with her amazing challenge to run seven marathons. She’ll be raising money to help provide young people of every background with opportunities for fun and adventure and the skills they need to succeed in life.’